Electricians in Bronx County, New York
Bronx County, New York has 168 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,608 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.1 across New York.
Bronx County ranks 49 of 60 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $73,692 per employee a year.
Across New York, electricians earn a median of $77,460 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 168
- Their employees
- 1,608
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.0
Electricians in Bronx County: businesses and jobs
| Bronx County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 168 | 5,232 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 1,608 | 54,886 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $118,497,000 | $4,414,444,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.0 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Bronx County
| Bronx County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 33.3% (±0.6 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2% (±0.3 points) | 5.3% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 18.3% (±0.5 points) | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 60.5% (±0.6 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 33.3% (±0.6 points) in Bronx County, higher than across New York (30.3%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.2% (±0.3 points) in Bronx County, higher than across New York (5.3%).
Homes heated by electricity: 18.3% (±0.5 points) in Bronx County, higher than across New York (15.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 60.5% (±0.6 points) in Bronx County, higher than across New York (25.1%).
Counties in New York with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bronx County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yates County | 4 | 3.0 | +0.0 |
| Madison County | 9 | 2.9 | −0.1 |
| Tompkins County | 14 | 2.9 | −0.1 |
| Herkimer County | 10 | 3.1 | +0.1 |
| Oswego County | 17 | 3.1 | +0.1 |
| St. Lawrence County | 15 | 2.9 | −0.1 |
Licenses for electricians in New York
Federal rules and model codes for electricians
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Bronx County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Bronx County?
The Census Bureau counts 168 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Bronx County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Bronx County?
Pay is published by state: across New York, electricians earn a median of $77,460 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Bronx County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Bronx County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: electricians in New York (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bronx County, New York
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